Request for Applications: Chevening Scholarship Program (Samoa)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Chevening Scholarship for Samoa provides fully funded support for exceptional Samoan citizens to complete a one-year taught master’s degree at an eligible UK university. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, and return airfare, with additional discretionary support potentially available for visa and TB testing travel costs. Chevening is the UK Government’s flagship international scholarship programme, supporting talented individuals from around the world to undertake postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is designed to help exceptional individuals from Samoa strengthen their academic knowledge, leadership capabilities, and professional networks. Through postgraduate study in the UK, Chevening aims to develop a global community of future leaders who can contribute to positive change in their home countries while strengthening connections and collaboration between Samoa and the United Kingdom. Successful Chevening Scholars from Samoa can undertake a one-year taught master’s degree at any eligible UK university. The programme is intended for applicants who want to use their UK education and professional experience to contribute to Samoa after completing their studies.

Priority areas may include:

The Chevening Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for eligible scholars.

The scholarship covers:

Additional discretionary reimbursement may also be available for certain travel costs associated with: Applicants from Samoa may need to travel to a third country to complete these services, and eligible costs may therefore receive additional support subject to the applicable arrangements. Chevening Scholars can study at an eligible UK university and complete a one-year taught master’s degree. Applicants are responsible for selecting suitable courses that meet Chevening’s eligibility requirements. They must apply to three different eligible UK university courses as part of the scholarship application process. The scholarship is intended to provide both academic and professional development, allowing scholars to gain knowledge and skills that can later be applied in Samoa. Applicants for the Chevening Scholarship for Samoa must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.

Applicants must:

Applicants should ensure that their chosen university courses meet the relevant Chevening eligibility requirements before submitting their applications. Applicants must have at least two years of work experience. This requirement is intended to ensure that applicants have developed relevant professional experience before undertaking their master’s studies in the UK. Applicants should provide accurate information about their professional background as part of the scholarship application. Chevening Scholars are expected to return to Samoa after completing their studies in the United Kingdom. Successful applicants must commit to returning to Samoa for at least two years after completing the scholarship. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage scholars to apply the knowledge, skills, and international experience gained through their UK education to contribute to their home country. Certain applicants are excluded from the Chevening Scholarship. Individuals are not eligible if they fall into categories such as: Applicants should carefully review the programme’s current eligibility conditions before applying. Applicants should follow the official Chevening application process and ensure that all requirements are completed by the relevant deadlines.

The general process involves:

Applicants should check the official scholarship information for the applicable application and offer deadlines because these dates can vary by scholarship cycle. Applicants can strengthen their preparation by clearly connecting their academic goals with their professional experience and future contribution to Samoa.

Before applying, applicants should:

The Chevening Scholarship for Samoa is a UK Government scholarship supporting eligible Samoan citizens to complete a one-year taught master’s degree at an eligible UK university. Yes. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, and return airfare to the UK. Additional discretionary reimbursement may be available for certain visa processing and TB testing travel costs. Chevening Scholars undertake a one-year taught master’s degree in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be Samoan citizens, hold an eligible undergraduate degree, have at least two years of work experience, and meet the programme’s other eligibility requirements. Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. Yes. Applicants must receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible UK course by the specified deadline. Yes. Successful scholars must commit to returning to Samoa for at least two years after completing their studies. British citizens are not eligible under the stated eligibility requirements. Individuals who have previously studied in the UK on a UK Government-funded scholarship are not eligible. Applicants can select eligible master’s courses that support their academic and professional goals. Chevening highlights areas of shared priority such as climate action, economic prosperity, and conflict recovery. The scholarship is designed to help scholars use their academic and professional development to contribute to their home country after completing their UK studies. The Chevening Scholarship for Samoa offers Samoan citizens an opportunity to complete a fully funded one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom while developing academic expertise, leadership skills, and international connections. By covering tuition, living expenses, and return airfare, the programme supports scholars in gaining knowledge they can take back to Samoa and apply to areas of national and shared priority. For more information, visit Chevening.